CM to introduce two key bills on governance, social justice in LA
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to introduce two key Bills related to governance reforms and social justice during the Assembly proceedings on Wednesday. As per the List of Business issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the House will meet on Wednesday, February 4. During the session, questions listed separately will be taken up, […]
J&K economy witnessing strong growth momentum: LG Sinha

Says JK recorded 1.78 crore tourist visits in 2025 despite security incidents, natural calamities Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the economy of Jammu and Kashmir has demonstrated encouraging momentum in recent years, with the Union Territory recording an annual nominal growth rate of around 11 per cent in 2024-25. He said […]
Search operations intensified across Jammu, two held

Jammu: Two persons moving in a suspicious manner were detained on Monday as security forces intensified their anti-terror operations across the Jammu region, officials said. The search operation also resumed in snow-bound Chatroo belt in Kishtwar district to track down and neutralise terrorists who were engaged in at least four encounters over the past fortnight, […]
Night temperatures rise in Kashmir, Srinagar records 2.6 deg C
Srinagar: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The ski resort of […]
Over 7.5 lakh manuscripts digitised under Gyan Bharatam: Govt to LS
New Delhi: Over 7.5 lakh manuscripts have been digitised under the Gyan Bharatam initiative, with 1.29 lakh out of these available on its dedicated portal, the government informed Lok Sabha on Monday. Gyan Bharatam, announced during Union Budget 2025-26, is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture, aimed at unearthing, safeguarding and preserving India’s […]
True meaning of developed society extends far beyond infrastructure: Lt Guv

Says at the heart of a developed nation stands youth power JAMMU: “The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern technology, or economic progress alone. A developed society and nation also signifies a place where people possess strong character, where social values stand firm, and where […]
CM Omar chairs joint meeting of coalition partners in Jammu

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a joint meeting of legislators from National Conference and its allies here, ahead of the presentation of his government’s budget later this week. Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA M Y Tarigami could not attend the meeting as he was indisposed, while the Congress was represented by its […]
Budget Session 2026: Speaker, House pays tributes to former Legislators
JAMMU: The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, which convened Monday for Budget Session, paid glowing tributes to former MLA Ghulam Mohammad Khan and former MLC Khawaja Ghulam Mohammad Lone, who passed away since the last session. During the Obituary references, the Speaker led the House in paying respects to the departed leaders, highlighting their […]
Budget Session 2026: Collective responsibility of House to ensure productive outcomes: Speaker
JAMMU: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Monday remarked that it is collective responsibility of the House to ensure productive outcomes during the session. The Speaker said that people expect solutions to their problems and reminded members that significant public resources are invested in conducting legislative sessions, and it is the collective responsibility of the […]
Congress says post-poll alliance with NC ‘collapsed’
Jammu: Senior Congress leader and Bandipora MLA Nizam Udin Bhat on Monday said the party has conveyed to the National Conference (NC) leadership that it is not comfortable with the post-poll working arrangement, citing lack of coordination and exclusion from decision-making over the past 15 months. Speaking after a meeting convened by the ruling NC […]